Ex-Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai dies at 61

Former Nigerian worldwide goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has died on the age of 61.

The dying of the previous Tremendous Eagles shot-stopper was confirmed on Thursday, July 3, 2025, by a senior official of the Lagos State Authorities, though no formal announcement has but been issued by his household.

In keeping with Radio Nigeria, Rufai handed away on Thursday morning following a protracted sickness that had stored him away from the general public in current months.
Extensively recognised as one among Nigeria’s most celebrated goalkeepers, Rufai earned 65 worldwide caps for the Tremendous Eagles.

He featured prominently in two FIFA World Cup tournaments and was a part of the nationwide workforce that lifted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1994.

His membership profession spanned native and worldwide engagements, together with stints with Stationery Shops in Nigeria and Go Forward Eagles within the Netherlands.

Identified for his composure and management on the sector, Rufai was a key determine in Nigerian soccer throughout the Nineties.

In a separate improvement previous to his dying, Rufai had issued a public assertion in June alerting the general public to a cyberattack on his private knowledge.

He reported that unknown people had gained entry to his private and company data, together with his Nigerian passport, and had known as on authorities and the general public to be vigilant.

On the time, he expressed confidence within the capability of Nigerian regulation enforcement businesses to analyze the breach and convey these accountable to justice.